Declining since 2010, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Elika since 1976
Babies named Elika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Elika entered the U.S. naming scene in 1976, but it has never been common. Its peak year was 2010, and since then its usage has been falling. As of 2025, Elika ranks 14,942, making it a rare choice given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls. The name's exact origin is debated: it may be a modern invention blending fashionable sounds like 'El' and 'ka', or it may stem from Persian culture. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel without being unfamiliar.
Elika first appeared in the United States in 1976. It may be a modern coinage influenced by names like Lika and Elana, or a borrowing of the Persian name Elika (الیکا), which is of uncertain meaning but is sometimes said to mean 'unique' or 'like a flower'. Its rise in the late 20th and early 21st centuries reflects the trend for names ending in 'a'. Usage has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lika, Ellie
Sibling names for Elika
Names that share Elika's style, for a brother or sister.
